2011 Recruiting List

[filbert]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

I don't think you have to sit out a year if you transfer up from DII. Plus, I'm sure NCAA would allow it since their program got axed.

I think students are allowed to transfer and be eligible immediately if the school they're coming from discontinues their sport.

[mitchell]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

I don't think you have to sit out a year if you transfer up from DII. Plus, I'm sure NCAA would allow it since their program got axed.

[JACKGUYII]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

There are a lot of good people (and athletes) at UNO but didn't we stop recruiting Div II players a few years ago? Second hand I heard that Stig said it was all about their (lack of) speed vs. Div I athletes?

Some good football players on UNO team that could contribute to the Jacks. Kenny Onatolu of the Vikings and Zach Miller of Jacksonville graduated from UNO in the last couple of years.

[SpeedRabbit]

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These kids might not be able to come in and be starters but they can help fill some holes and add depth. Plus, recruiting isn't an exact science. Former walk-on WR Hubert is now starting.

I would think that most of our scholarship $ has been used up and that our roster is almost completed.. Too bad for the players that committed to play at UNO. Very unfortunate for them.

[joeboo22]

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If they are going to cut the program, might the NCAA not waive the down time al la Hofstra?

Probably, generally they do that, don't know if there is anything with transferring up (they are D-II right now). I still believe that they currently have to sit out a year, but I'm not sure.

[slosho]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

These kids might not be able to come in and be starters but they can help fill some holes and add depth. Plus, recruiting isn't an exact science. Former walk-on WR Hubert is now starting.

If they are going to cut the program, might the NCAA not waive the down time al la Hofstra?

[mitchell]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

These kids might not be able to come in and be starters but they can help fill some holes and add depth. Plus, recruiting isn't an exact science. Former walk-on WR Hubert is now starting.

[Nidaros]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

Menniga job has not been filled yet so I suspect we will get a few applicants from UNO. Maybe we could hire two. I don't think Behrns would fit in Stigs modi but I could be wrong. He will need a job too.

[joeboo22]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

There are a lot of good people (and athletes) at UNO but didn't we stop recruiting Div II players a few years ago? Second hand I heard that Stig said it was all about their (lack of) speed vs. Div I athletes?

yeah, but I think UNO gets some good recruits, it seems like every year there are a number of guys in the Omaha area who have the mentality UNL or UNO, and when UNL doesn't offer they end up at UNO.

As far as transfers though? IDK, I'm sure a couple would help the program, however adding a coach could help with recruitment in Omaha, seems like its a place where we get 1 or 2 a year but we could do better.

[Roy]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

There are a lot of good people (and athletes) at UNO but didn't we stop recruiting Div II players a few years ago? Second hand I heard that Stig said it was all about their (lack of) speed vs. Div I athletes?

[JACKGUYII]

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Adding a coach from UNO would probably encourage some players to follow.

[mitchell]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

Potential player transfers from UNO that would fill some potential holes. Listed in order of players that would most help the team.

TE - Austin Wells - Junior - Norfolk, NE - 6'3" 248
12 rec, 279 yds, 5 TD
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football
(He'd only be eligible for 1 year but unless Sheehan gets a medical year, we are really short at TE)

MLB - Shaquil Barrett - Freshman - Omaha, NE - 6'1" 230
82 tackles, 11.5 TFL, 8.5 Sacks, 3 FF
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football
(SDSU is flush with LBs but Barrett was only a freshman and was the team's best defensive player)

S - Trey Wilberger - Freshman - Scottsbulff, NE - 6'3" 200
38 Tackles, 6 Passes Defensed
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football
(behind TE, Safety is the next thinnest spot. SDSU is already moving some CBs to Safety to try and help fill some voids. Wilberger could bring some starting experience)

CB - Bryan Shepherd - Freshman - Olathe, KS - 5'10" 175
48 Tackles, 2 TFL, 2 INT, 14 Passes Defensed
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football
(Jacks are always looking for good CBs and Shepherd started as a freshman for UNO)

P - Jason Schlautman - Junior - Columbus, NE - 6'2" 197
Averaged 40.3 per punt
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football
Only has 1 year left but if RFR Sawyer isn't quite ready, Schlautman could fill in for this season.

TE - Tim Semisch - Freshman - Omaha, NE - 6'8" 225
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football

RB - James Franklin III - Freshman - Olathe, KS - 5-9, 175
766 yds - 10 TD
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?rp_...&path=football
(Adding some depth to the RB wouldn't hurt. Might be able to convert to WR or CB as well. Put up good numbers for a freshman)

[mitchell]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

The only coach I saw that could maybe fill former LB coach Mennenga's spot is Taiwo Onatolu. If his name sounds familiar, his brother is a back-up LB for the Vikings.

He doesn't have a ton of experience so there may be more veteran coaches applying.

http://www.omavs.com/coaches.aspx?rc=506&path=football

[NebraskaJack]

Re: 2011 Recruiting List

Shaquil Barrett - 6'1" 230 - Freshman Linebacker from Boys Town here in Omaha.

This year he led UNO with 82 total tackles.

Other statistics....
11.5 Tackles for Loss
8.5 Sacks
3 Forced Fumbles
2 Blocked Kicks
2 time defensive player of the week for his conference.

Sounds like a gamer....I would think he could provide some help at the linebacker ranks with Domino leaving.

[Hip2daHop]

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Anybody on the UNO 2011 recruiting class and roster that we should be looking at?
http://www.omavs.com/news/2011/2/2/F...?path=football
http://www.omavs.com/roster.aspx?path=football&

Good chance to add talent.. get in there early and maybe pick up some immediate help